Sports Nutrition Myths, Hydration Scams, & Low-Carb Diets with JOSH GILLAM | Ep. 117

Check out Josh on socials! @gillamfitnessUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comTim Riley sits down with Josh Gillum, a former gymnast, collegiate linebacker, and Master of Dietetics student, to dismantle the biggest myths in sports nutrition. They cover the overblown electrolyte supplement industry, why low-carb diets fail high-intensity athletes, and the brain-saving science of creatine after concussions. Plus, Josh breaks down the viral content strategy behind 660K followers and why embarrassment might be your most underutilized growth tool.On this episode, Josh explains why gymnastics is the most underrated foundational sport for injury prevention, how sodium-heavy electrolyte packets can wreck your gut and spike your blood pressure, and why the fitness world's obsession with protein is actively sabotaging athletic performance by crowding out carbohydrates.They also dig into: why processed foods aren't the enemy for high-calorie athletes, the predatory marketing behind pink "female-specific" supplements, carbohydrate timing windows that actually matter, and how Josh built his content empire using a lab coat, a stylus, and a deliberately dumbed-down voice.Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.mediaTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:09 - Josh's Athletic & Academic Background00:05:43 - Gymnastics, Football & Injury Prevention00:09:14 - Food Additive Safety Myths00:11:09 - Electrolyte Supplements Are Bad00:18:33 - Sweat Rates, Potassium & Magnesium Deficiencies00:29:18 - Protein vs. Carbs: What Athletes Actually Need00:36:29 - Why Carnivore & Keto Fail High-Intensity Athletes00:43:59 - Strategic Use of Processed Foods for Performance00:53:32 - Creatine & Concussion Prevention Science01:15:16 - The Strategy Behind Josh's Viral Content01:22:55 - Embracing Embarrassment to Grow01:27:34 - 3 Steps to Upgrade Your Sports Nutrition01:29:20 - Electrolytes vs. Fiber & Creatine01:33:46 - Philanthropy in Haiti01:36:25 - Overrated vs. Underrated Nutrition01:40:00 - Unsolicited Advice#CoachEmUpPodcast #GillumFitness #SportsNutrition #CreatineScience #AthleteNutrition #ElectrolyteMyths #PerformanceNutrition #CarbsForAthletes #ConcussionRecovery #Podcast